Exploring How Artists Navigate Their Careers

When theater actor Sam White left her hometown of Detroit to pursue a career in Las Vegas, she ended up discovering something unexpected in the middle of the desert -- the idea to start her very own Shakespeare company. On this episode, we talk with Sam to hear how a seedling of an idea became Shakespeare in Detroit, one of the city's most…

This is kind of a long update, but there is a lot that I'd like to share today. In case you're wondering, the podcast is returning soon -- maybe even as soon as next week! Collecting Stories Last month I traveled to Iceland, Denmark, and D.C., mainly to attend Saga Fest, but also to conduct interviews with artists from all walks of life…

Most artists have a hard time asking for money. I'm one of them. In fact, I was hesitant to launch a crowdfunding campaign for Arts Entrepreneurs because I didn't want to be that guy. You know, the guy who asks people for money? I hate that guy! My Aha Moment But as contributions started rolling in, it occurred to me that…

Today's show concludes Season One of the Arts Entrepreneurs podcast. Yes, we have seasons! Who would have thought? Season Two starts this summer, but in the meantime, please stay connected. Subscribe on iTunes, follow Arts Entrepreneurs on Facebook, or follow me, Philip Graulty on Twitter. Say hello. I'd love to hear from you! Last but not least, Friday, April 17,…

For the past three decades, guitarist John Schneider has performed almost exclusively on the fringe, leaving the standard classical repertoire behind in search for music in between the notes. While most would consider this path "career suicide," the further John veered off-course, the more opportunities came his way. John's fascination with microtonal music has led him to do some pretty…